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The immense legacy of Ricardo Lagos

We will never be able to thank Ricardo Lagos for what he has done for democracy and human rights. What we can defend is his legacy and the dignity of all human beings as Lagos did

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New report highlights key opportunities for closer EU-LAC-US ties following Spain’s Council of the European Union Presidency

The report, issued jointly by Club de Madrid and the Atlantic Council, outlines steps to strengthen multilateralism and accelerate the green and digital transitions in Europe and the Americas

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“We have all failed as a global community” – President Yushchenko (Ukraine) message on the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

“As you will understand, I cannot celebrate this anniversary because we see how the Declaration is violated day by day”

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Petrostates Must Take the Lead on Climate Finance

If COP28 is to be judged a success, the UAE, as the summit’s host, and other hydrocarbon producers should promise to dedicate some of the windfall oil and gas profits they earned last year to accelerating the green transition in the Global South. Doing so could encourage historic and current emitters to pay their fair share

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Club de Madrid Urges Transparency in Venezuelan Elections

Club de Madrid Urges Transparency in Venezuelan Elections

Jul 31, 2024

Club de Madrid, committed to the promotion of democratic values and practices, expresses deep concern over the recent presidential elections in Venezuela. Reports of irregularities and repression against opposition figures are alarming and require a firm and united international response. The...

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Strengthening Women’s Political Leadership and Participation

Jul 17, 2024

Strategic Objective: Improve women's representation and participation in political leadership at national and local levels. We will join forces with UN Women and other key stakeholders to support the implementation of the general recommendation No 40. on the equal and inclusive representation of...

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Combatting Violence Against Women

Jul 17, 2024

Strategic Objective: Support national and community-led mechanisms that address violence against women moving forward CEDAW’s general recommendation No. 35 on gender-based violence against women, updating general recommendation No. 19. Club de Madrid is committed to supporting national and...

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